*1Nguepi, M. S. D., 1Ubre, S. I., 1Tincho, M. B., 1Egoko, M. D., 2Nanfack, C. D., 1Noubissi, P. A., 1Agbor, F. I., and 1Lambou, A. F.
1Faculty of Health Science, University of Buea, Cameroon
2University of Yaounde I, Cameroon
*Correspondence to: syldong@yahoo.fr; Tel: 696510217
Abstract:
Background: Schistosomiasis is a disease affecting particularly people living in low-income countries. Egg sequestration in the female genitalia, leading to female genital schistosomiasis (FGS), is associated with the release of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that can lead to secondary infertility, which remains underdiagnosed. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with FGS and urogenital schistosomiasis (UGS) and to assess some biochemical markers associated with these conditions. Continue reading “Female genital schistosomiasis in Matta health area, Western Cameroon Region: Prevalence, risk factors and biomarkers profile”